collect

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In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The Iranian parliament earlier approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the strait, state media reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Toddler groups, football clubs and local charities all showed up at the supermarket to collect boxes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"All of this combined, and the selection of data sets that we collect from different partnerships help us to really understand what's happening" including when ships "go dark", he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And you also have your arm, which is how you’ll collect the chemical and minerals.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga